Girl Reserves 60th Anniversary celebration publicity. Three teenage girls having a picnic in Wright Park. [Also dated 04-26-1941and 05-02-1941]

Girl Reserves (Tacoma); Wright Park (Tacoma); Parks--Tacoma--1940-1950; Picnics--Tacoma; Young Women's Christian Association (Tacoma);

On April 24, 1941, Mertice Brook, Pat Farris and Mildred Holstrum are preparing candles for the May 3 party celebrating the 60 year anniversary of the Young Women's Christian Association's Girl Reserves. Two are working with cut paper, the other putting birthday candles on marshmallows. The Girl Reserves was a Christian organization for grammar through high school girls sponsored by the Young Women's Christian Association. (T.Times 5/1/1941 p.11)

Girl Reserves (Tacoma); Anniversaries--Tacoma; Young Women's Christian Association (Tacoma); Brook, Mertice; Farris, Pat; Holstrum, Mildred;

Committee of women from the Orthopedic Guild at Mrs. Franklin's home. (T. Times)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Franklin, Alice S.--Homes & haunts;

Three unidentified clubwomen enjoy tea on the terrace of "Seamont," the home of Mrs. George (Alice) Franklin. Mrs. Franklin was hosting the annual Orthopedic Association tea at her home. Tea was followed by a musical program in the drawing room. (T. Times 5/5/1941, pg. 9)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Franklin, Alice S.--Homes & haunts;

The annual Orthopedic Association tea was held at the home of Mrs. George (Alice) Franklin, "Seamont." Tea was served on the terrace, followed by a musical program in the drawing room. Pictured are, left to right, Alice Webb (who sang,) Mrs. Harry Davis, Shirley Henricksen (another entertainer,) Mrs. John Steele, Mrs. Samuel Wilson and Mrs. Wallace A. Macpherson. "Seamont," 4301 No. Stevens St., was formerly known as "Haddaway Hall" when it was the home of John Phillip Weyerhaeuser. The Franklins purchased it in 1936, and were the last family to use it as a single family dwelling. It is now occupied by the Baptist Seminary. (T. Times 5/5/1941, pg. 9)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma; Women--Organizations--Tacoma; Tacoma Orthopedic Association (Tacoma); Franklin, Alice S.--Homes & haunts;

Will Poelle, a Stewart Jr. High art student, and Bernice Pratt, an art student at Lincoln H.S., were the two 1st place winners in the American Legion poppy poster contest held in May of 1941. Sponsored by two Legion auxiliaries, Rhodes Unit No. 2 and Tacoma Unit No. 138, the poster contest preceded the annual Legion poppy sale held May 23rd and 24th. Money collected through the sale of poppies went to aid disabled veterans and needy children of deceased and disabled veterans. From left to right are: Mrs. Haze Coy, poppy poster chairwoman, Tacoma Unit No. 138; Will Poelle; Bernice Pratt; and Mrs. H.J.C. Berg, chairwoman from Rhodes Unit No. 2. (TNT 5/17/1941 p.6)

Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma);

The third annual "I Am an American" Day observance, sponsored by the Tacoma Americanization Council, was held in May of 1941 at Jason Lee Middle School. Invitations were sent by the Americanization Council to over 600 newly naturalized and first generation American citizens. There were about 35 different nationalities represented at the impressive and patriotic ceremonies. Governor Arthur B. Langlie, Tacoma Mayor Harry P. Cain and Superior Court Judge Ernest B. Card delivered addresses of welcome. Many other dignitaries were in attendance including Federal Judge Lloyd L. Black, jurist whose court in Tacoma saw nearly 600 persons attain American citizenship during the past year and who received a silent standing tribute by the assembled new citizens before his brief speech. (T.Times 5-8-41, p. 8-article; T.Times, 5-16-41, p. 3-article)

Tacoma Americanization Council (Tacoma); Jason Lee Junior High School (Tacoma); Immigrants; Naturalization; Citizenship;

Tennessee Walking Horses being exhibited at Woodbrook Hunt Club.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Jumping (Horsemanship);

Tennessee Walking Horse being exhibited at the Woodbrook Hunt Club in May of 1941. The rider is guiding his horse through a jump over three barrels as the horse knocks over the top barrel.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Jumping (Horsemanship);

On May 21, 1941, an unidentified rider at the Woodbrook Hunt Club tested the jumping skills of a "Tennessee Walking Horse" by having it jump a human barrier. The unidentified human "cross bar" apparently survived the risky stunt. Mrs. Thomas Overland of Seattle brought the horse to Lakewood so that the club members could get a chance to see and ride the distinctive breed.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Jumping (Horsemanship);

There was keen competition to be selected as Queen of the 4th Annual Water Carnival in 1941. This publicity photograph, taken on June 12th, shows the 15 competitors for the title posing with three members of the Young Men's Business Club, the sponsors of the carnival. The carnival was held Sunday June 15th at Point Defiance beach. Pictured front row, left to right, are Janet Wolters, YMBC member, Carol Lind, YMBC member, Delores Van Arnam, YMBC member, Florence Anderson and two unidentified contestants. Back row, left to right, unidentified, Frances Davey, Doris Davey, Marguery Roscoe, Betty Williams and four unidentified contestants. Janet Wolters, front row left, was crowned Queen of the Carnival. (T.Times 6/13/1941, pg. 3)

Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Celebrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wolters, Janet;

Nine of the seventeen contestants vying for election as Queen of the 4th Annual Water Carnival posed with a member of the sponsoring Young Men's Business Club on June 12th, 1941. The carnival was held Sunday June 15th at Point Defiance. Janet Wolters (top row, far right in black and white bathing suit) was crowned Queen of the Water Carnival. The contestants are, seated left to right, Frances Davey, Doris Davey, unidentified YMBC member, Carol Lind and Dolores Van Arnam. Top row, left to right, Phyllis Kennedy, Betty Williams, Margery Roscoe, Florence Anderson and Janet Wolters. Each girl was sponsored by her employer. 1941 was the first year that a water carnival queen was selected. (T. Times 6/13/1941, pg. 3-alternate photograph; T.Times 6-14-41, p. 2-article on contestants)

Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1940-1950; Celebrations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Wolters, Janet; Bathing suits--1940-1950; Bathing beauties;

At mid-afternoon on Sunday June 15, 1941 three Army B-25 Mitchell medium bombers swooped in over the flotilla of boats off Point Defiance Park and began "strafing" the crowd of Tacomans who packed the beach. So began the dramatic war games enacted at the 4th Annual Young Men's Business Club Water Carnival. In a spectacular demonstration of the army's war preparedness, eight of the army's newest landing boats carried 312 fully equipped troops up to the shore. Armed with machine guns and mounted bayonets, the soldiers stormed onto the beach under the cover of a curtain of smoke laid down by an army attack plane. (T. Times 6/16/1941 p.1)

Organizations--Tacoma; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Military air shows--Tacoma; Bombers--Tacoma; Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma;

One of the main attractions of the Fourth Annual Young Men's Business Club Water Carnival of 1941 was an hour long "battle" staged by troops from Fort Lewis and McCord Field. In a coordinated invasion of Point Defiance Beach, landing boats hit the shore as a trio of bombers roared in and "strafed" the beach. As the troops made their way onto dry land, they had to fight a second force of soldiers who were defending the park. Noicy but harmless ammunition was used. (T.Times 6-16-1941 p.1)

Organizations--Tacoma; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Soldiers--Tacoma;Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma; Beaches--Tacoma;

Military demonstration during Fourth Annual Young Men's Business Club Water Carnival at Point Defiance. Many Army personnel and one Naval Officer on a dock with three heavy machine guns set up at the water edge. (T.Times) [Also dated 06-23-1941]

Organizations--Tacoma; Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Soldiers--Tacoma;Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Boats--Tacoma;

One of the highlights of the 4th annual Water Carnival, held on June 15th, 1941 at Point Defiance and sponsored by the Young Men's Business Club, was a swimsuit parade and crowning of the Queen of the Carnival. The judges, reflecting the military theme of the '41 Carnival, were five Army and Navy officers. Pictured left to right in the front row are unidentified man, Charlotte Stipanich (crowned Princess of Bremerton Navy Yard), unidentified officer, Marguery Roscoe (crowned Princess of McChord Field), unidentified officer, Charleen Anderson (crowned Princess of Fort Lewis), Major Lilburn Stevens and Janet Wolters (crowned Queen of the Carnival.) (T. Times 6/16/1941, pg. 1)

Young Men's Business Club (Tacoma); Bathing beauties; Bathing suits--1940-1950; Beauty contests--Tacoma; Military officers--Tacoma--1940-1950;Festivals--Tacoma--1930-1940; Point Defiance Park (Tacoma); Wolters, Janet;

Interior of Moose Hall-room w/2 lg. windows,vinyl chairs, thick carpet. Photograph taken in July of 1941.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Chairs;

Moose Hall hallway w/chairs and flag at rear. Paneled walls, thick carpet.

Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Flags--United States;

Young Men's Business Club trip to Clemmons Tree Farm. An unidentified club member joyfully waves his hat as he climbs a power pole during the YMBC's visit to the Clemmons Tree Farm on August 1, 1941.

Young Mens Business Club (Tacoma); Men--Clubs--Tacoma; Hats--1940-1950;

In August of 1941, a group of officers from the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League met with Raymond West of the National Bank of Washington to invest in defense savings bonds. The valley chapter of the league started in 1930 with 25 young American citizens of Japanese parentage. By 1941, the group had grown to 182 members. Seated are Satoru Sasaki, chapter president, and Lillian Mizukami. Standing are (l to r) Tad Yoshida, Tadako Tamura and Betty Sato. The young man standing behind Lillian Mizukami has been identified as Daizo (Dyke) Itami. (T. Times 08-07-1941 p.10)

Organizations--Japanese American--Puyallup--1940-1950; Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League (Puyallup); War bonds & funds; National Bank of Washington (Tacoma)

On August 14, 1941, this unidentified youngster smiled at the camera as he waited by the Tacoma totem pole to board an automobile at 10th & A Street that would whisk him off to camp as the guest of the Kiwanis Club. Sixty underprivileged boys stayed at the YMCA's Camp Seymour at Glen Clove as guests of the Tacoma Kiwanis' Club.The following week it was the girls' turn as 50 girls, sponsored by the Kiwanis, departed for Camp St. Albans.

Kiwanis Club (Tacoma); Tacoma Totem Pole (Tacoma); Children--Tacoma--1940-1950; Community service--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On September 3, 1941, the volunteers in the Red Cross Sewing room are busy knitting, crocheting and sewing clothes for the European victims of war. The production room, at 721 Commerce St., is buzzing with activity as thousands of garments are being made by the Pierce County Chapter. Volunteers are putting in hundreds of hours in an attempt to reach their January 1, 1942 quota. A plea went out for more volunteers. Pictured are, back row left to right, Mesdames A.W. Paulson, O.R. Smith, C.M. Gerwells, Z.S. Starks, L.C. Starks, L.C. Aston, A.J. Rosen, W.H. VanHorn, C.M. Fraser, J.L. Geisbert, W.L. Quest and A.D. Fay. Front row Expressman M.C. Hansen, Mrs. Henry Du Four, Mrs. Edward Armstrong and Mrs. M.C. Hansen (at machine). (T. Times 9/8/1941, pg. 3)

Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; Organizations' facilities--Tacoma; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma); Sewing;

Edward B. Rhodes Post Auxiliary. Group of women and two men pose for portrait in front of a Coast Lines, double-deck bus. One of the men wipes the brow of the other with his handkerchief.

Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Double-decker buses--Tacoma; Bus terminals--Tacoma; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Edward B. Rhodes Post Auxiliary. Group of women and two men pose for portrait in front of a Coast Lines, double-deck bus.

Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Clubs--Tacoma; American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Double-decker buses--Tacoma; Bus terminals--Tacoma; Women--Tacoma--1940-1950;

On Thursday September 25, 1941 the members of Sea Scout Ship No. 100 were the happy recipients of a 40-foot boat donated by the Tacoma Active Club. The boat was an old U.S. Navy sailor. The Sea Scouts planned to rebuild it into a cabin Cruiser. Standing at the bow of the vessel, temporarily named the "Active Scout" is Boatswain Doug White. Standing on top of the cabin are Skipper D.K. Cook and S.R. Hopkins, first mate. After it was rebuilt, the Sea Scout vessel Active became the SES Viking, and served into the early 1970s when she was sold. (T. Times 9/25/1941, pg. 12)

Tacoma Active Club (Tacoma); Sea Scouts (Tacoma); Boats;

New officers and board of the University Union Club, including one of the founding members, John S. Baker, seated. Standing, left to right, are Walter Frankland, ?,?,?, Howard A. Lincoln, James G. Dickerson, Ed Richards, Charles D. Hunter, ?, ?, Club President J. Corning Todd. (photograph also labelled D10285) (T.Times 9/26/1941, pg. 3)

University Union Club of Tacoma (Tacoma); Baker, John S.; Richards, Ed;

Junior League provisionals at Kathryn King's residence. Mrs. Robert Pfeiffer and Mrs. Henry Walker pose on the street outside the home. (T. Times 10/4/1941, pg. 5)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Junior League provisionals at Kathryn King's residence. Seated on a sofa are Mrs. James Will (the former Muriel McDonald), Mrs. Thomas H. Monroe (the former Marion Roseann Burns) and Martha (Mrs. Douglas) Gonyea. (T. Times 10/4/1941, pg. 5)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Will, Muriel; Monroe, Marion; Gonyea, Martha;

Junior League provisionals at Kathryn King's residence. Pictured in front of the King home at 615 No. Yakima Ave. are Mrs. Henry Walker, Mrs. Robert Pfeiffer, Audsley Fraser and Leona (Mrs. Jospeph Jr.) Long. (T. Times 10/4/1941, pg. 5)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Junior League provisionals at Kathryn King's residence. Provisional members were the new members, or applicants. Pictured inside the King home are Miss Audsley Fraser, left, and Leona (Mrs. Joseph Jr.) Long. (T. Times 9/10/1941, pg. 10- no picture)

Junior League (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1940-1950; Fraser, Audsley; Long, Leona;